Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has directed that all political appointees in the state with an interest in the 2023 elections to resign their appointments with immediate effect.
A letter endorsed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Oluwole Oyebamiji said the directive was predicated on Sections 84(12) and 29(1) of the Electoral Acts 2022 as well the electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to the directive, “Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola the Executive Governor of Osun State has directed All Political Appointees in the state with interest to contest the 2023 general election to resign their appointments with immediate effect.
“This is sequel to the Executive Council meeting of Wednesday 13th April 2022 and the combined effect of Sections 84 (12) and 29(1) of the Electoral Acts 2022 as well as the Electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
“Notice is hereby given to All Political Appointees in Osun State to comply with the directive of Mr. Governor and the provision of the Law.
